Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking | Listen & Repeat Practice #339 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to the TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat practice.
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You'll hear seven sentences once.
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After the beep, repeat within 8 to 12 seconds.
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Let's begin.
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Visit the information desk near the entrance.
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Pick up a city map and brochure.
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Check the opening hours of popular attractions.
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Ask the staff about public transportation options.
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Find out which local events are happening during your stay.
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Use the map to plan your route and locate nearby points of interest.
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Before leaving, collect any brochures you need and confirm the directions to your next destination.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEFL Speaking”. This video has 11 sentences and 89 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:04.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| destination noun | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |
| attraction noun | /əˈtɹækʃn̩/ | The tendency to attract. |
| locate verb | /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ | To place; to set in a particular spot or position. |
| brochure noun | /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ | A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes. |
| beep noun | /biːp/ | The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| transportation noun | /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ | The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc. |
| nearby adverb | /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ | Next to, close to. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are happening |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll hear |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/, transportation /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, transportation /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like desk, confirm, entrance.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.